Your resource for environmental education updates, workshops, and more.
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Sustainable Design Challenge
Tuesday, April 16
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It's finally here!
Stop in to see how high school students from all over the county are envisioning sustainability for the future. Students' work will be on display and public viewing is welcome.
DuPage County Complex, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton. Model viewing from 9-11am.
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Cicada Meetup Coming Soon | |
What does a billion cicadas sound like? We'll know soon! Both the 17-year and 13-year cicada broods will emerge together for the first time since 1803.
Did you know cicadas have the longest life cycle of any insect on the planet and provide many benefits to the environment? They create natural lawn aeration as they emerge from underground, allowing water to filter deep. They're a nutritious food source for birds and other critters, plus they feed valuable nutrients into the soil as those shells decompose.
Enjoy the serenade of this once in a lifetime reunion!
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ABC's of Smart Recycling:
Our Favorites from A to Z
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After 26 months of recycling, the staff at SCARCE have some favorite posts to tell you about!
Check out this month's blog post and then, share YOUR favorite!
Smart Recycling from A to Z
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Students from Downers Grove North and South environmental sustainability classes came by SCARCE for a "Learn and Lend a Hand" field trip. Well done! | |
Students from Glen Ellyn's Westminster preschool learned about the 3 R's and worked on papermaking. Nice job! | |
Clean Air & Water Show, April 4th 7pm | |
Join Glen Ellyn League of Women Voters and Go Green Glen Ellyn at their Clean Air & Water Show supporting anti-idling initiatives.
Did you know that idling cars near schools and playgrounds contribute to dangerous pollution that harms children's health?
Visit the LWV website to learn more about this organization's work supporting environmental action.
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April 26
April 27
May 4
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Food Waste Prevention Week April 1-7 | |
Are you concerned about food waste in your school?
Join people from all over the country to learn more about how to prevent food waste in schools, at work and at home.
Free webinars, events and resource links for teachers are available at the website.
Food Waste Prevention Week
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Saturday Recycling Events | |
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Challenge Your Students to PickUp5!
Environmental challenges sometimes seem so big, we wonder how we can help?
Consider asking your students to join the PickUp5 team!
While outdoors this spring, on playgrounds and sports fields or just taking a walk, everyone can help by picking up 5 pieces of trash. It keeps trash out of our waterways, protects birds and fish, and models taking care of our environment to everyone.
Little things do add up!
Learn more about SCARCE's PickUp5 initiative.
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Volunteers Make Us Smile
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Kathryn Wolf, retired AP Environmental Studies and Biology teacher, carefully repaired donated microscopes. Thank you, Kathryn! | |
This is SCARCE's busiest time of year. We can always use volunteers for Spring Collection Events. Please reach out if you, or your students, can help! | |
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Mon-Fri: 9am-4:30pm
Saturdays 9am-12pm
Donation Hours
Tuesday-Friday 9am-2pm; Saturday 9-11:30am
Upcoming Special Dates
CLOSED May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day
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Be a part of this initiative!
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School gardening tips, grants, and more.
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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Report stormwater issues online.
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This newsletter was created by SCARCE and funded in part by
the DuPage County Board, Deborah Conroy, Chair,
the DuPage County Environmental Committee, Sheila Rutledge, Chair,
and the DuPage County Stormwater Committee, James Zay, Chair.
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SCARCE Team
Kay McKeen, Founder & Director
Rachel Carlson, Heather Goudreau, Allison Henley,
Bev Jaszczurowski, Jean Kent, Emily King, Caroline Prichard,
Andrea Redfearn, Marina Strong, Julie Wachowski
Environmental education programs are operated by SCARCE
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This newsletter is part of the Teacher Training Program funded by DuPage County.
Our Professional Development Provider Number: 190000000000000
The mention of a specific product or company is not an endorsement by DuPage County's Environmental Education Program.
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